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Domenico MontanaroAfter a bitter primary battle that culminated with Ted Cruz being booed off the stage at the Republican National Convention, the Texas senator says he will vote for Donald Trump.In a 741-word Facebook post Friday, Cruz wrote that he made the decision because he wants to "keep his word" to vote for the Republican nominee and because he finds Hillary Clinton "wholly unacceptable."It was hardly a full-throated endorsement. "After many months of careful consideration of prayer and searching my own conscience," Cruz said, "I have decided that on Election Day, I will vote for the Republican nominee, Donald Trump."He ended his post saying, "[I]f you don't want to see a Hillary Clinton presidency, I encourage you to vote for him."Trump said in a statement that he was "honored" to have Cruz's endorsement: "I am greatly honored by the endorsement of Senator Cruz. We have fought the battle and he was a tough and brilliant opponent. I look forward to working with him for many years to come inAfter Bitter Primary Fight, Ted Cruz Backs Donald Trumphttp://tpr.org/post/after-bitter-primary-fight-ted-cruz-back-donald-trump
76114 as http://tpr.orgFri, 23 Sep 2016 18:39:04 +0000After Bitter Primary Fight, Ted Cruz Backs Donald TrumpBobby BlanchardEditor's note: This story has been updated to reflect a spokeswoman for U.S. Sen Ted Cruz did not have a comment on Dan Patrick's interview. Speaking on The Laura Ingraham Show on Monday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz will be left "in the rearview mirror of the Republican Party" if he doesn't endorse Donald Trump. Cruz came under fire from Republicans earlier this year when he refused to endorse Trump during a primetime speech at the Republican convention in Cleveland. Patrick had been somewhat quiet about Cruz in the weeks following the convention, when speculation mounted that Cruz's refusal to endorse Trump would earn him a primary challenger in 2018. But when Ingraham asked about Cruz and other Republicans who won't support Trump on Monday, Patrick said he was "disappointed." "You know, I stay loyal to my friends, and Ted’s a friend, but obviously I’m disappointed," Patrick said. "I’m hoping there’s still time for him to come forward or I think he and all the otherDan Patrick Warns Ted Cruz Will Be Left Behind for Not Endorsing Trumphttp://tpr.org/post/dan-patrick-warns-ted-cruz-will-be-left-behind-not-endorsing-trump
75914 as http://tpr.orgMon, 19 Sep 2016 20:38:08 +0000Dan Patrick Warns Ted Cruz Will Be Left Behind for Not Endorsing TrumpJulián Aguilar A U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday could help Texas’ federal court system begin tunneling out of a years-long logjam created as several benches in the state have sat vacant for years. The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet to consider five Obama administration nominees for federal district court seats, including three in the Northern District of Texas, one in the Western District of Texas and one in the Eastern District of Texas. But even the most optimistic court observers and legal scholars note that — if eventually confirmed by the upper chamber — the five judges won’t completely solve a shortage they say has been exacerbated by Texas’ Republican Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. Critics argue that the senators have played politics with the seats and done little to encourage the full Senate to approve judges, leading some vacancies to linger for years. In all, there are 10 federal court vacancies in Texas that the federal government considers “emergencies” based on the backlogCruz, Cornyn Try to Deliver Five New Federal Judges for Texashttp://tpr.org/post/cruz-cornyn-try-deliver-five-new-federal-judges-texas
75313 as http://tpr.orgWed, 07 Sep 2016 14:12:52 +0000Cruz, Cornyn Try to Deliver Five New Federal Judges for TexasShelley D. KoflerWith his presidential race behind him Republican Ted Cruz has returned to his old job as Texas senator. He’s now on a Texas tour talking about issues he wants to tackle in Congress. In San Antonio, at a Chamber of Commerce breakfast, Ted Cruz never once mentioned the billionaire opponent who dubbed him "Lyin' Ted." And he didn’t take media questions. Instead, he focused on themes he’s often talked about as Texas’ junior senator. "My No. 1 priority is jobs and economic growth," he says. Cruz says economic growth in part depends on curbing government regulation. He still wants to repeal Obamacare because he claims it’s a job killer. Cruz also wants to prevent the FCC from further regulating the Internet. "In my view the Internet should stay free of taxes, free of regulation, keep government the heck out and let it be an oasis of freedom. And not just freedom for entrepreneurs and jobs, but also freedom of speech," Cruz says. The FCC has been at the center of battles over net neutralityCruz Tours Texas To Discuss Jobs, Obamacare, Internethttp://tpr.org/post/cruz-tours-texas-discuss-jobs-obamacare-internet
74051 as http://tpr.orgThu, 11 Aug 2016 17:29:06 +0000Cruz Tours Texas To Discuss Jobs, Obamacare, InternetEyder PeraltaMembers of the delegation from Texas, Sen. Ted Cruz's home state, looked shellshocked in the concourse of the Quicken Loans Arena Wednesday night.Cruz had just delivered a nighttime speech in which he did not endorse Donald Trump. Instead, he told the Republican National Convention to "vote your conscience." As he walked off the stage, the crowd booed."I was very disappointed that he did not endorse Trump," Gary Inmon, who lives near San Antonio, said. "We had a fair process and Donald Trump is the nominee."McShane O'Rourke, a Texas delegate from outside Fort Worth, said Cruz gave a "great speech based on the conservative values of the Republican Party."He said that he would have wanted an endorsement but no one should be booed. Still, his senator "hurt the Republican Party" today, he said.Just down the hall, Nick Weidenkopf, an alternate delegate from Dallas, stood wearing a cowboy hat and a convention pass signed by Ted Cruz.Weidenkopf liked Cruz's speech, especially his call to View From Texas: Did Cruz 'Hurt The Republican Party' Or Follow His Principles?http://tpr.org/post/view-texas-did-cruz-hurt-republican-party-or-follow-his-principles
72928 as http://tpr.orgThu, 21 Jul 2016 04:18:00 +0000View From Texas: Did Cruz 'Hurt The Republican Party' Or Follow His Principles?Jessica TaylorIt was supposed to be Indiana Gov. Mike Pence's political coming-out party, but drama with Ted Cruz largely overshadowed his moment at the Republican National Convention.The crowd quickly turned on Cruz on Wednesday night after he refused to endorse GOP nominee Donald Trump.The Texas senator and Republican primary runner-up was initially met with a warm reception, holding the crowd in the palm of his hand as he told emotional stories about the recent police shootings in Dallas and how America had to defend the Constitution and the freedoms of speech and religion.But as Cruz wore on, it became apparent to the very pro-Trump crowd that he was not going to endorse his former rival, telling people they shouldn't "stay home in November" but they should feel free to "vote your conscience."His only mention of Trump was to congratulate him on his official nomination, and by the end of the speech, rapt attention had shifted quickly to disdain. Many delegates, including loud exhortations fromPence Makes The Case For Trump After Cruz Is Booedhttp://tpr.org/post/rnc-crowd-boos-ted-cruz-stage-he-doesnt-endorse-donald-trump
72925 as http://tpr.orgThu, 21 Jul 2016 03:32:36 +0000Pence Makes The Case For Trump After Cruz Is BooedPatrick Svitek U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan are among those speaking to the Texas delegation next week at the Republican National Convention, according to a tentative schedule obtained by The Texas Tribune. Cruz, a former presidential candidate, will address the delegates Thursday morning, while Ryan will do so Tuesday morning. Other prominent Republicans addressing the group include former Gov. Rick Perry (Monday morning) and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (Tuesday morning). The delegation will also hear from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton, as well as Texas House Speaker Joe Straus. They are joined on the speaking schedule by a dozen members of the U.S. House from Texas, Republican strategist Karl Rove, conservative author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza, and former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton. Cruz's speech could be his only public remarks in Cleveland beside his address Wednesday night to all of the convention's delegates. Cruz made a short trip to Cleveland onTed Cruz, Paul Ryan to Address Texas Delegation in Clevelandhttp://tpr.org/post/ted-cruz-paul-ryan-address-texas-delegation-cleveland
72671 as http://tpr.orgFri, 15 Jul 2016 22:43:02 +0000Ted Cruz, Paul Ryan to Address Texas Delegation in ClevelandRyan PoppeThe theme of the Texas GOP Convention, which ended Saturday in Dallas, was “Unite to Win.” But loyal Republicans gathered there didn’t appear to be ready to unite behind the anticipated party nominee, Donald Trump. It’s another sign of how fractured the party is in Texas and beyond. In the Texas GOP Presidential Primary this past March, 44 percent voted for Texas’ Junior Senator Ted Cruz. Donald Trump captured just 27 percent of the vote. Republican Patrick DiGiacomo of Garland said he supported Cruz because of what he stands for and he isn’t willing to shift support to Trump for the sake of party unity. With Cruz out of the race, DiGiacomo said he’s trying to talk fellow Republicans into voting for a third party candidate instead of “The Donald.” “I have principles and the problem is I don’t believe the man has principles because he’ll say anything because he doesn’t believe in anything except for himself," DiGiacomo said. If unifying behind Trump was a convention goal, the nowMany Texas Republicans Not Embracing Trumphttp://tpr.org/post/many-texas-republicans-not-embracing-trump
69714 as http://tpr.orgMon, 16 May 2016 15:37:05 +0000Many Texas Republicans Not Embracing TrumpRyan PoppeTed Cruz has suspended his campaign, making Donald Trump the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. But many Texas Republicans remain divided on whether to unite behind Trump and the state Republican Party is doing everything it can to convince dissidents to support Trump just a week before the party’s state convention.Texas Republicans Divided On Support For Trumphttp://tpr.org/post/texas-republicans-divided-support-trump
69145 as http://tpr.orgWed, 04 May 2016 20:18:09 +0000Texas Republicans Divided On Support For TrumpThe Texas Tribune Editor's note: This story has been updated.INDIANAPOLIS — Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz on Tuesday ended his campaign for the presidency after suffering a devastating loss to front runner Donald Trump in the Indiana primary. “I said that I would continue on as long as there was a viable path to victory," the Texas senator told supporters here, spawning some pained shouts of "No!" "Tonight I am sorry to say that it appears that path has foreclosed.” “We gave it everything we got, but the voters chose another path," Cruz added. "We are suspending our campaign, but hear me out: I am not suspending our fight for liberty.” Trump was projected to beat Cruz by about 20 points, 54 percent to 35 percent. Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who had struck a deal with Cruz to effectively concede the Hoosier State, was winning less than 10 percent of the vote. Trump was on track to win most — if not all — of Indiana's 57 delegates, significantly easing his path to the 1,237 delegates needed toCruz Ending Campaign After Indiana Loss to Trumphttp://tpr.org/post/cruz-ending-campaign-after-indiana-loss-trump
69105 as http://tpr.orgWed, 04 May 2016 03:15:47 +0000Cruz Ending Campaign After Indiana Loss to TrumpPatrick Svitek Ted Cruz is arguing he still has a path to Republican presidential nomination, even if he loses the primary here Tuesday as expected. As Indiana Votes, Ted Cruz Says He's "In For The Distance"http://tpr.org/post/indiana-votes-ted-cruz-says-hes-distance
69050 as http://tpr.orgTue, 03 May 2016 05:59:19 +0000As Indiana Votes, Ted Cruz Says He's "In For The Distance"Shelley D. KoflerTexas Sen. Ted Cruz’s naming of Carly Fiorina as a vice presidential running mate is being viewed by many as a last ditch effort to gain momentum before Donald Trump steamrolls his way to the GOP nomination. Southern Methodist University Political Science Professor Cal Jillson, a presidential scholar, notes that Ronald Reagan also chose a vice presidential candidate prematurely in 1976 when he was losing the GOP race to Gerald Ford. The strategy didn’t work for Reagan, and Jillson said it won’t work for Cruz. Does Cruz Still Have A Shot At The GOP Nomination? http://tpr.org/post/does-cruz-still-have-shot-gop-nomination
68833 as http://tpr.orgThu, 28 Apr 2016 17:26:49 +0000Does Cruz Still Have A Shot At The GOP Nomination? Jessica TaylorTed Cruz announced Wednesday he is picking former rival Carly Fiorina as his running mate in a last-ditch move designed to shake up the GOP primary race in which he badly trails Donald Trump.Calling his decision "one of the most solemn choices you make" as a candidate, at a rally in Indianapolis, Ind., Cruz praised Fiorina's business experience, character and past ability to stand up to the Republican front-runner."She doesn't get overly excited," Cruz said. "She doesn't get rattled over what is being thrown at her."He acknowledged his decision to name a running mate now was an unorthodox and unprecedented move, but that "all of us can acknowledge that this race, if anything, is unusual.""I make this announcement today so that you, the voters, will know what you will get," Cruz said.After a lengthy nearly half-hour introduction by Cruz, Fiorina finally took the stage as a worker changed the signs to their new campaign logo that read "Cruz Fiorina '16.""This is the fight of our time,Ted Cruz Names Carly Fiorina As His Vice Presidential Pick http://tpr.org/post/ted-cruz-names-carly-fiorina-his-vice-presidential-pick
68788 as http://tpr.orgWed, 27 Apr 2016 19:11:00 +0000Ted Cruz Names Carly Fiorina As His Vice Presidential Pick Patrick Svitek Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz almost certainly is headed for defeat in five northeastern primaries Tuesday, a round of nominating contests from which the Texas senator has already moved on. Cruz is scheduled to spend election night hundreds of miles away from the region, rallying supporters in Indiana. He has not visited any of the five states since Saturday morning, when he dropped in on Pennsylvania. As far back as a week ago, Cruz was conceding Tuesday will likely be another successful day for frontrunner Donald Trump. One hundred and seventy-two delegates are at stake in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island — all places where Cruz is polling a distant second to Trump or third behind Trump and Ohio Gov. John Kasich. "Today could well be a very good day for Donald Trump," Cruz said Tuesday morning on Philadelphia radio. "The states that are voting are northeastern states. They have tended to be further left politically." After failing to collectCruz Braces For Defeats in the Northeasthttp://tpr.org/post/cruz-braces-defeats-northeast
68723 as http://tpr.orgTue, 26 Apr 2016 17:18:53 +0000Cruz Braces For Defeats in the NortheastShelley KoflerTexas Sen. Ted Cruz has called this week’s primary victory in Wisconsin “a turning point” in his battle to take the Republican presidential nomination away from Donald Trump. Patrick Svitek with the Texas Tribune was in Wisconsin and has been covering Cruz’s campaign since Iowa. Svitek talked with Texas Public Radio’s Shelley Kofler about how Cruz’s organized campaign and outside-the-Beltway message is making him more competitive. Why Is Ted Cruz Gaining On Trump?http://tpr.org/post/why-ted-cruz-gaining-trump
67746 as http://tpr.orgThu, 07 Apr 2016 16:42:42 +0000Why Is Ted Cruz Gaining On Trump?editorAfter the deadly attacks in Brussels this week, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz said in a statement that police should patrol Muslim neighborhoods to prevent radicalization:We need to immediately halt the flow of refugees from countries with a significant al Qaida or ISIS presence. We need to empower law enforcement to patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods before they become radicalized. We need to secure the southern border to prevent terrorist infiltration. And we need to execute a coherent campaign to utterly destroy ISIS.The plan came under attack from Democrats and New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton. Here Muslim Communities Respond To Cruz’s Plan To Patrol Neighborhoodshttp://tpr.org/post/muslim-communities-respond-cruz-s-plan-patrol-neighborhoods
67093 as http://tpr.orgThu, 24 Mar 2016 18:35:50 +0000Muslim Communities Respond To Cruz’s Plan To Patrol NeighborhoodsSam SandersShortly after this week's terror attacks in Brussels, American politicians and elected officials of all stripes issued statements and made comments. Many said they stand in solidarity with Belgium, that the country was in their thoughts and prayers. President Obama said America would do all it could to help bring the perpetrators to justice.But at least one comment after the attacks drew swift criticism in some corners. In a statement issued Tuesday, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz wrote, "We need to empower law enforcement to patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods before they become radicalized."During a news conference in Argentina on Wednesday, President Obama went after Cruz, alluding to surveillance programs in Cuba, a country he just left. "As far as the notion of having surveillance of neighborhoods where Muslims are present, I just left a country that engages in that kind of neighborhood surveillance," Obama said, "which by the way, the father of Sen. Cruz escaped for America, the land ofTed Cruz Criticized After Suggesting Law Enforcement Patrol Muslim Areashttp://tpr.org/post/ted-cruz-criticized-after-suggesting-law-enforcement-patrol-muslim-areas
67035 as http://tpr.orgWed, 23 Mar 2016 19:06:00 +0000Ted Cruz Criticized After Suggesting Law Enforcement Patrol Muslim AreasRyan Poppe Former Democratic state senator and San Antonio mayoral candidate Leticia Van de Putte described Cruz as being a “gentleman” in all the past encounters she has had with the former Texas solicitor general. “He’s very polite, he’s charming. And even though adversarial, he has a very different relationship one-on-one, very cordial, he asks about kids, I ask about his kids, he’s just a very regular guy," Van De Putte said. But, “Given said that our views are radically opposite in many instances," Van De Putte explained. Van de Putte was asked about her view of Cruz at a Washington D.C. gala put on by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials to honor fellow San Antonian Henry Cisneros. And though they may have been polar opposites on a number of issues, she praised Cruz for his scholarly knowledge of the law. She recalled a 2003 redistricting case that she and other Texas Democrats lost to Cruz in court, who was working as the state’s solicitor general at the timeLeticia Van de Putte Praises Ted Cruzhttp://tpr.org/post/leticia-van-de-putte-praises-ted-cruz
66722 as http://tpr.orgThu, 17 Mar 2016 18:14:01 +0000Leticia Van de Putte Praises Ted CruzRon ElvingThis year's campaign is headed toward an epic clash of Republicanism at the Cleveland convention this summer. But it's not the first time the party has been rocked by turbulence ahead of its convention. Again and again since 1912, splits between establishment GOP figures and the party's most ardent conservatives have hobbled the party's performance in November.Here's a look at the drama that has come before:1912Theodore Roosevelt returns four years after leaving the presidency to challenge the man who succeeded him with his blessing: William Howard Taft. Losing at the convention, TR runs as a Progressive, splits the Republican Party and brings about the election of Democrat Woodrow Wilson.1920Ten names are placed in nomination at the Chicago convention, but none can get a majority. Ohio Sen. Warren Harding is interviewed by party leaders at 2 a.m. and nominated the next day on the 10th ballot. He wins in November, restoring Republicans to the White House.1928Herbert Hoover extends GOPA Century Of GOP Intraparty Wars Sets Stage For Cleveland Conventionhttp://tpr.org/post/century-gop-intra-party-wars-sets-stage-cleveland-convention
66487 as http://tpr.orgSun, 13 Mar 2016 11:00:00 +0000A Century Of GOP Intraparty Wars Sets Stage For Cleveland ConventionShelley KoflerAs Texans cast their Super Tuesday ballots, presidential candidate Ted Cruz is banking on the grassroots network of Republican women and tea party activists that helped elect him to the U.S. Senate. Cruz Resurrects Old Volunteer Network To Help Deliver A Texas Winhttp://tpr.org/post/cruz-resurrects-old-volunteer-network-help-deliver-texas-win
65836 as http://tpr.orgTue, 01 Mar 2016 01:02:54 +0000Cruz Resurrects Old Volunteer Network To Help Deliver A Texas Win